Hi Y'all!
Has anyone purchased Welsummers from Deer Run Farm? I was wondering about their egg production, temperament, etc. Any difference between theirs and hatchery stock? TIA.
Is it normal to toss the babies like this?
I was going to order from Cackle for the 1st time and was checking out YT videos they have. There is one from 5 years ago where they show chicks being vaccinated. To me this handling of them seems cruel - they are delicate creatures, babies, and...
Not sure where to post this. Have to make 3 hour trip to pick up my sister's hens. Am limited to back seat of my truck for 2 carriers - 32"L x 23"W x 29"H. How many standard size (approx. 7#) hens can I fit in each carrier? Thanks for your help.
6 month old Welsummer flock started doing the eye thing - closing, little crusty. I thought it was from irritant so put Neosporin on. Then every day or later same day 1 after another would have same problem. Many are starting to gurgle and sneeze. Photo below is of worst one - none of the...
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Purchased 3 FBCMs day olds hatched March 16th. Were sexed at hatchery as pullets but I believe they are 2 cockerels and 1 pullet though I'm even questioning if (photos #3 & #4) is also a he. Would y'all give me your expert opinion on all of them regarding gender? Thanks.
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I purchased a flock of 7 Isbars (blue and black) from a local breeder. I was told they were born in April of this year. When I questioned the difference in their comb sizes I was told that's the way it is sometimes. ???
I have owned them for 4 days - am getting 3 eggs per day but all from...